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Published plays

In the in-text citation, note the Act and scene (if appropriate). If line numbers are available, cite those in addition. In the bibliography, treat as a book.

  • In-text citation:
  • Salieri describes hearing the Marriage of Figaro: "...whatever else shall pass away, this must remain". (Amadeus, Act 2, p. 74)
  • Full reference:
  • Shaffer, P. (1981) Amadeus. Rev. ed. Penguin plays. London, Penguin
  • In-text citation:
  • Viola’s disguise is known to the audience, so that it becomes complicit in the deceit: "...by the very fangs of malice I swear, I am not that I play." (Twelfth night, Act 1 scene v, 184-185.)
  • Full reference:
  • Shakespeare, W. (1975) Twelfth night. The Arden Shakespeare. London, Arden Shakespeare.